Patient Assistance Programs

Patient Assistance Programs, or PAPs, can assist patients by covering some or all of a co-pay or co-insurance fee, or by providing free drugs. Sometimes, the PAP is run by the drug company itself. For example, Gilead has a PAP set up for its hepatitis C drug, Sovaldi and Harvoni. Abbvie has a support opinion as well for their newly FDA approved Vikiera Pak.

Abbvie Patient Assistance ProgramAbbvie - Vikiera PakDon’t have prescription insurance?Other financial support options may be available to you.AbbVie has launched a patient support program, called proCeed, which is intended to provide a broad range of patient support options. The proCeed program can be accessed at www.viekira.com or here https://www.viekira.com/benefits-verification and by calling 1-844-2-PROCEED.Click here to learn more.

Our U.S. patient assistance programs help make Gilead therapies accessible for uninsured individuals and those who need financial assistance.

Support Path™ assists eligible hepatitis C patients in the United States access Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir) or Harvoni® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir). The program consists of an integrated offering of support services for patients and providers, among them:

A call center staffed with associates trained to help patients and their providers with insurance-related needs.

Education and support, including a 24/7 nursing support service line.

The Sovaldi and Harvoni Co-pay Coupon Programs, which provide co-pay assistance for eligible patients with private insurance who need assistance paying for their out-of-pocket medication costs.

To learn more about Support Path for Sovaldi® and Harvoni®, please call 1-855-769-7284, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).Click here to begin.....

Information on financial assistance through OLYSIO™ simeprevir (Olysio) J & J Patient Access Programs Click here to learn more about J&J patient financial assistance program, and here, learn more about simepreivr. **Remember, patients can turn over the enrollment process to their healthcare providers.

Patients who lack adequate financial resources and do not have prescription coverage can apply to the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc., to determine if they meet eligibility criteria for financial assistance for OLYSIO Or call and speak to one of our patient assistance program specialists at 1-800-652-6227

Patients with prescription drug coverage that may require significant out-of-pocket (co-pay or co-insurance) expenses for OLYSIO may apply for assistance through OLYSIO Support:

Patients who qualify for the OLYSIO patient savings program will pay no more than $25 per month for a total of $75 for three months out-of-pocket costs. This program is available to cover co-pays and co-insurance costs. Additional important information about the OLYSIO patient savings program:Subject to a $25,000 annual maximum, 12 months after activation, or 3 fills (12-week supply), whichever comes first

Not valid for patients enrolled in Medicare (e.g., Medicare Part D) or Medicaid

OLYSIO WebsiteOLYSIO Support, a comprehensive array of educational information and tools that may help individuals through their treatment journey. OLYSIO Support is available online or by calling 1-855-5-OLYSIO. Here are a few examples of the programs and tools that are available, in addition to the patient savings program other access assistance:

· A 24/7 Nurse Support hotline

· A support group finder to help individuals connect with other people in their area who are seeking support on their hepatitis C journey

Merck/PegintronIf you believe you may be in need of financial assistance to pay for your PEGINTRON® treatment, help could be just a phone call away.1-800-521-7157 Merck Patient Assistance ProgramSee All Drugs Covered In The Patient Assistance ProgramWebsite

Merck/Help ProgramAll Merck Helps programs are confidential and patients may qualify for the Merck Patient Assistance Program and the Merck Vaccine Who May QualifyIf you have been prescribed a Merck medicine, you may be eligible for the program if all 3 of the following conditions apply:

You are a US resident and have a prescription for a Merck medicine from a doctor licensed in the United States.*AND

You do not have insurance or other coverage for your prescription medicine.Some examples of other insurance coverage include private insurance, HMOs, Medicaid, Medicare, state pharmacy assistance programs, veterans assistance, or any other social service agency support.AND

You cannot afford to pay for your medicine.You may qualify for the program if you have a household income of $43,560 or less for individuals, $58,840 or less for couples, or $89,400 or less for a family of 4.**

Patients/Consumers:Patients can call 1-800-727-5400 toll free 8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET to obtain a brochure outlining the program and an enrollment application. The enrollment application must be completed by the patient and his or her physician.ORPatients/consumers may request a brochure and application online.People can print out a card at www.victrelis.com, which entitles them to receive up to $200 savings on their copayment for each Victrelis prescription, on up to 12 prescriptions (which would be a full 44 weeks of treatment for those who need it for that duration).

INCIVEK-TelaprevirVertex provides a comprehensive financial assistance and patient support program to help people get INCIVEK who might not otherwise be able to afford it.The program helps people learn about insurance benefits for their medicines, provides INCIVEK for free to eligible patients who do not have insurance and provides coverage for co-pay or co-insurance costs associated with INCIVEK for people who meet certain program criteria.Additionally, nurses are available through a 24-7 hotline by which patients can receive support, guidance and educational materials.For eligible patients, the program includes the following:

Insurance Benefits Research and Support: Vertex case managers research patients’ insurance benefits for INCIVEK combination treatment, assists people with insurance appeals and helps guide them to other forms of financial support, including Vertex’s free medicine and co-pay program;

Free Medicine Program: Vertex gives INCIVEK for free to people who do not have insurance and have an annual household income of $100,000 or less; and

Co-Pay Support: Vertex covers co-pay or co-insurance costs up to 20% of the total cost of INCIVEK for people who have private insurance plans that cover INCIVEK, regardless of their household income.

More information about this program is available by calling 1-855-837-8394 or visiting www.INCIVEK.com.Bristol-Myers SquibbDrugs covered: BaracludeContact Information: 855-898-0267 or visit www.bmspaf.org

Pfizer ProgramAt Pfizer, we believe that patients in need who are prescribed a Pfizer medicine should have access to that Pfizer medicine. That's why we created Pfizer Helpful Answers. Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of programs offering eligible patients over 100 Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings. These programs can provide: Free Pfizer medicines to lower-income patients without prescription coverage Savings on Pfizer medicines, regardless of age or income A Hardship Exception for eligible patients with prescription coverage facing a significant financial hardship Online training tool This interactive presentation explains how you can help patients in need get access to their medicines. View presentation

Connection to Care®This program provides free Pfizer medicines to lower-income patients through their physician's office.

Pfizer MAINTAIN™ Program MAINTAIN™ is a program that helps eligible people in financial need continue to get their Pfizer medicines if they become unemployed on or after 1/1/09 and do not have prescription coverage. Participating patients will receive their Pfizer medicines for free for up to one year, or until they become insured again, whichever comes first.

Sharing The Care™ This program provides free Pfizer medicines to lower-income patients through federally qualified community health centers across the United States.

Pharmaceutical AssistanceMany companies offer patient assistance programs which give medications free of charge to physicians whose patients might not otherwise have access to necessary medicines. Below are a few telephone numbers you can call to ask the questions:

Which medications are available?Who is eligible?How do I apply?Who contacts the companies? Physicians.

If you are in need of assistance, give these numbers to your doctor:Vertex 1-855-837-8394 Merck 1-866-363-6379Abbott Laboratories 800-222-6885 x568 Pfizer Inc. 800-646-4455 Bristol-Myers-Squibb 800-332-2056 Pharmacia & Upjohn 800-242-7014 Glaxo Wellcome Inc. 800-722-9294 SmithKline Beecham 800-546-0420 Janssen Pharmaceutical 800-544-2987 Solvay Pharmaceuticals 800-788-9277 Eli Lilly and Company 800-545-6962 Wyeth-Ayers Pharmaceutical 800-568-9938 Parke-Davis 908-725-1247 Prescription HopeOn the website it listed :PEG-Intron, peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin With this disclaimer : * This medication list is subject to change at any time. Each medication is subject to pharmaceutical company approval. If the medication you are looking for does not appear on this list, please call Prescription Hope to check availability.

You may qualify for Prescription Hope if:•If you earn $30,000 or less per year as a single person or $50,000 or less as a couple. These are average figures; some pharmacutical company's guidelines may be higher.•You may have a discount prescription drug card and still qualify.•Do not participate in Medicaid.•You are experiencing financial hardship.

How the Program Works•Perspective patients can pre-enroll by calling Prescription Hope toll free 1-877-296-Hope (4673) to receive an application packet, or download an application at www.prescriptionhope.com .The Fair Pricing Coalition is an ad hoc group of activists who advocate with the pharmaceutical industry regarding the price and patient access to HIV and viral hepatitis drugs. For more information, please visit www.fairpricingcoalition.org.Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America2001-2002 Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programshttp://www.phrma.org/

To receive a copy of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America'sDirectory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs, contact 1-800-835-3410

Medicare - Prescription Drug Assistance ProgramsHow Medicare Can Help With PrescriptionsMedicare now offers prescription drug coverage to eligible Americans. If you qualify for Medicare, it will help you pay for both brand-name and generic medicines -- whatever your income, medical history or current coverage. This page directs patients to the resources they need to determine if they are eligible for the benefits and how to locate a Medicare insurance plan, among other things.

Epogen* Contact Information: 800-272-9376 Amgen Program Details: The PAP is for people who do not qualify for other assistance or health insurance programs and is limited by income. Most programs have limits based on the total household income compared to established federal poverty levels. Generally, programs will accept appeals for special circumstances if a person does not initially qualify and is turned down.. *Epogen is not a treatment for HCV, but it is a treatment for anemia, which is a side effect commonly caused by HCV treatment.